Taste Air Fryer Rice Paper Noodle Rolls: A Crispy, Healthy Appetizer You’ll Love Recipe
Enjoy these crispy and healthy Air Fryer Rice Paper Noodle Rolls, a delightful appetizer filled with vermicelli noodles, fresh vegetables, and your choice of tofu or shrimp. Perfectly crisped in the air fryer, they come with an optional flavorful dipping sauce to enhance every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 rolls 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Rice Paper Rolls
- 8 rice paper sheets
- 1 cup cooked vermicelli noodles
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup finely chopped cabbage
- 1 block firm tofu (or 8 cooked shrimp)
- 2 tablespoons green onion, sliced
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or rice vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Oil spray for air frying
Optional Dipping Sauce
- Sweet chili sauce
- Peanut sauce
- Soy-ginger sauce
Instructions
- Soften Rice Paper: Soak one rice paper sheet in warm water for 10–15 seconds until it becomes soft and pliable.
- Prepare Rolling Surface: Transfer the softened rice paper sheet to a damp surface such as a wooden board or a clean towel to prevent sticking.
- Add Filling: Place a small layer of cooked vermicelli noodles, shredded carrots, cabbage, and either tofu or shrimp in the center of the rice paper sheet.
- Roll the Rice Paper: Fold in the sides of the rice paper and tightly roll it up from the bottom like a burrito. Repeat the process for the remaining sheets.
- Prepare for Air Frying: Lightly brush or spray each rice paper roll with sesame oil or a neutral oil to enhance crispiness during air frying.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 2–3 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Arrange Rolls: Place the rolls seam-side down in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding to allow proper air circulation.
- Air Fry Rolls: Cook the rolls for 8–10 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides.
- Serve: Serve the crispy rice paper rolls hot with your favorite dipping sauce such as sweet chili, peanut, or soy-ginger sauce.
Notes
- Ensure the rice paper sheets are softened just enough to roll easily without tearing.
- You can substitute tofu with shrimp or other proteins according to preference.
- If you don’t have Shaoxing wine, rice vinegar is a suitable alternative for flavor balance.
- For extra crispiness, lightly spray the rolls with oil before air frying.
- Avoid overcrowding in the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crisping.
- Serve immediately for the best texture – rolls may lose crispiness if left standing too long.
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